Employment law and consumer protection, explained by the attorneys who litigate it. Straight answers on your rights at work and in the marketplace.
Employment Law
According to plaintiff, Imane Boudlal, Disney did not approve of her wearing of a hijab, an important aspect of the Muslim faith. After working in Disney’s Storyteller Hotel restaurant for over 2 years, she approached her supervisors to seek their permission to wear her hijab to work. Boudlal was given permission to wear a headscarf, but only one […]
Employment Law
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel has agreed to pay $2 million to settle an overtime class action lawsuit filed by 1,500 current and/or former employees in California who allege they were not paid overtime wages. The 1,500 plaintiffs claim they were denied meal breaks, overtime and full pay for accrued vacations and paid time off days. Plaintiffs […]
Employment Law
Plaintiff, Micheal Marlo had worked for UPS for 22 years and over that time he had brought to their attention, concerns about inadequate heaters for the employees working in sub-freezing temperatures, employees working well over 40 hours per week, and employees driving UPS trucks after working more than 60 hours per week, violating DOT regulations. After his […]
Employment Law
Julie A. Su, California Labor Commissioner, issued a series of California labor code citations totaling more than $1 million against Quetico LLC. According to a release from PR Newswire (1/28/13), Quetico used only 3 time clocks in their entire complex servicing more than 800 employees. Employees had to wait in long lines to clock in and out. In order to avoid […]
Consumer Rights
When you have been hurt in an accident, your world can quickly turn upside down. Dealing with the physical effects of an accident is traumatic enough, now you have to deal with medical bills, insurance companies and lost wages. For many people it all becomes very overwhelming. The number one mistake that many people make is, […]
Employment Law
Considering how much Oprah Winfrey helps less fortunate people through her organizations such as, Oprah’s Leadership Academy for Girls, one might be surprised to learn that her network, Own is being sued, following allegations of sex and pregnancy discrimination. According to the complaint, Carolyn Hommel was hired in July 2010 as the Senior Director of Scheduling & Acquisitions. During Hommel’s time at OWN she received positive performance feedback […]
Consumer Rights
In an attempt to track down debtors, many debt collectors will resort to calling them at work. Because many people do not want their boss or co-workers to know about their financial problems, they will do anything to make the calls stop, including paying whatever the debt collector demands. While it is legal for a debt collector to call you […]
Consumer Rights
GM has announced a recall of 8,519 Chevrolet Malibu sedans in the United States due rear suspension bolts that may not be tightened properly, which could lead to loss of handling, increasing the risk of crashing. Consumers may notice noise and minor handling issues, but as the condition progresses sudden changes in vehicle handling could occur. Starting February 13th, GM will also be recalling 3,896 Buick Veranos, Chevy Camaros, Cruze and […]
Employment Law
According to a report released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, (EEOC) 2009 held the second highest number of discrimination complaints filed (93,277) in its history. Many commentators have pointed to the recession as a contributing factor to the large number of complaints. Many of the complaints were from people who were terminated as part of their employer’s financial […]
Consumer Rights
The latest recall effort by Toyota is due to faulty air bags in their Corollas that can improperly inflate and faulty windshield wipers in their Lexus IS that can get stuck if there is heavy snowfall. According to Toyota spokesperson, Naoto Fuse 2 crashes were reported in the U.S. related to the air bag problem. Toyota has also, confirmed 18 cases in […]
Consumer Rights
The parent company of Bimbo Bakeries, BBU, has voluntarily recalled 8 varieties of Thomas bagels, 4 varieties of Sara Lee bagels, 3 varieties of Publix’s bagels and 1 type of Weight Watchers bagel following reports of bagel packages that contained metal bits and fragments. All recalled bagels have “best-by” dates of January 27th listed on the bags. The company blames a faulty manufacturing […]
Consumer Rights
The lawsuit, alleges that Kia Motors knowingly concealed a defect in the crank sprocket of its 2002-2009 Sorento models, leading to severe over heating, the release of debris, and subsequent loss of steering control, engine failure and the potential for a hazardous accident. Robinson et al v. Kia Motors America Inc. et al., Case No. 13-cv-00006 The plaintiffs also […]
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